vesicular stomatitis

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vesicular stomatitis

n.
An acute infectious disease of cattle, swine, and horses resembling foot-and-mouth disease, caused by any of several rhabdoviruses of the genus Vesiculovirus, thought to be transmitted by biting insects.
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Noun1.vesicular stomatitis - a disease of horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally human beingsvesicular stomatitis - a disease of horses, cattle, swine, and occasionally human beings; caused by the vesiculovirus
stomatitis - inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth
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KUWAIT, July 26 (KUNA) -- The State of Kuwait has barred imports of horses and cattle from Texas, the United States, due to reports about break-up of Vesicular Stomatitis.
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